211 episodes

A weekly podcast dedicated to exploring horror film history, one trope at a time. Each series we dissect a trope to death through deep dive conversations hosted by film writer Anna Bogutskaya.

The Final Girls: A Horror Film History Podcast Anna Bogutskaya

    • TV & Film
    • 4.8 • 105 Ratings

A weekly podcast dedicated to exploring horror film history, one trope at a time. Each series we dissect a trope to death through deep dive conversations hosted by film writer Anna Bogutskaya.

    SERIAL KILLERS 14 • American Psycho (2000)

    SERIAL KILLERS 14 • American Psycho (2000)

    Film analyst and podcaster Mary Wild joins me to discuss one of the all-time great serial killer movies: Mary Harron's American Psycho (2000). We cover the film's journey and influence, from the adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' controversial novel to the memes and influencers inspired by it.
    Join our Patreon for extra horror content including bonus reviews and a monthly horror book club. 
    Discover what films we're covering next on our Letterboxd.
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    Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. 
    Artwork by Ewa Ferdynus.
    Music by "Erebus" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.
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    The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film.
    → Support us on Patreon for bonus content.
    → Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
    → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

    • 1 hr 36 min
    BLOODY BOOK CLUB • Eliza Clark (Boy Parts, Penance)

    BLOODY BOOK CLUB • Eliza Clark (Boy Parts, Penance)

    Bloody Book Club, our monthly series of interviews with horror authors, welcomes Eliza Clark, author of Boy Parts, Penance and the upcoming short story collection She's Always Hungry. 
    We talk about the process of writing Penance, useless research rabbit holes, the true crime content machine, and reading books so good it almost makes you want to quit writing altogether.
    Penance is out now in paperback. 
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    Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. 
    Artwork by Ewa Ferdynus
    Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.
    ***
    The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film.
    → Support us on Patreon for bonus content.
    → Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
    → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

    • 1 hr 17 min
    SERIAL KILLERS 13 • The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

    SERIAL KILLERS 13 • The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

    Actor and writer Isaura Barbé-Brown pops by to dissect one of the most iconic grifter/serial killers of page and screen: Tom Ripley.
    Join our Patreon for extra horror content.
    Discover what films we're covering next on our Letterboxd.
    ***
    Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. 
    Artwork by Ewa Ferdynus.
    Music by "Erebus" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.
    ***
    The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film.
    → Support us on Patreon for bonus content.
    → Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
    → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

    • 1 hr 36 min
    SERIAL KILLERS 12 • Seven (1995)

    SERIAL KILLERS 12 • Seven (1995)

    Scholar and critic Dr Sorcha Ní Fhlainn pops by to discuss one of the most influential serial killer movies of all time: David Fincher's Se7en (1995).   
    Join our Patreon for extra horror content.
    Discover what films we're covering next on our Letterboxd.
    ***
    Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. 
    Artwork by Ewa Ferdynus.
    Music by "Erebus" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.
    ***
    The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film.
    → Support us on Patreon for bonus content.
    → Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
    → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

    • 1 hr 22 min
    SERIAL KILLERS 11 • Child's Play (1988) and the Chucky Family Tree

    SERIAL KILLERS 11 • Child's Play (1988) and the Chucky Family Tree

    Critic and podcaster Becky Darke goes through the Chuck Family Tree, from the original Child's Play (1988) and its sequel Child's Play 2 (1990) to the expanded Chuckyverse, his partner-in-crime Tiffany and their child Glen/Glenda.
    Join our Patreon for extra horror content. 
    Discover what films we're covering next on our Letterboxd.
    ***
    Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya. 
    Artwork by Ewa Ferdynus.
    Music by "Erebus" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.
    ***
    The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film.
    → Support us on Patreon for bonus content.
    → Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
    → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk

    • 1 hr 34 min
    BONUS • Interview with LOVE LIES BLEEDING director Rose Glass

    BONUS • Interview with LOVE LIES BLEEDING director Rose Glass

    An exclusive interview with Love Lies Bleeding co-writer and director Rose Glass (spoilers from 25:03). 
    Listen to our in-depth review of Love Lies Bleeding on our Patreon. 
    Love Lies Bleeding is out in UK cinemas now.
    Produced and presented by Anna Bogutskaya
    ***
    Music: "Slasher" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
    ***
    The Final Girls is a weekly podcast exploring the history of horror film.
    → Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk
    → Follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
    → Support us on Patreon for bonus content. 

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
105 Ratings

105 Ratings

FattyLumpkin1 ,

Great!

Really great stuff!!

Mom-of-2-Songs ,

Cherry Falls!!!!

I thought this movie was a fever dream from my younger days! I was obsessed with the tv version here shown in the US when I was younger. Never realized how gorey it was bc it was a TV edit!! Loved the episode and revisit!!

Brianna Bass ,

The Best Ever

Well, if you aren’t obsessed with Anna, you are wrong. I adore this podcast. Smart feminist analysis is so needed, and I love keeping up with these themes. Well researched, smart, to the point, funny, and highly entertaining. I thoroughly recommend.
I only got into horror a few years ago, and thanks to people like Anna, who form a core community of devoted film analysts who share their minds with the world, I’m a convert.

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